The 2023 Kentucky Derby "pill pull" is done and dusted, and the morning line has been nailed to the floor. Race week begins with a bang, as it becomes clear that Forte, the widely expected favorite at 3-1, has literally drawn a fine post position outside the rugby scrum that fits his late-running style, from the 15th stall in the massive Churchill 20-stall gate.

With no further ado, herewith, the post positions and the morning line odds.

1 - Hit Show (30-1)

2 - Verifying (15-1)

3 - Two Phil’s (12-1)

4 - Confidence Game (20-1)

5 - Tapit Trice (5-1)

6 - Kingsbarns (12-1)

7 - Reincarnate (50-1)

8 - Mage (15-1)

9 - Skinner (20-1)

10 - Practical Move (10-1)

11 - Disarm (30-1)

12 - Jace’s Road (15-1)

13 - Sun Thunder (50-1)

14 - Angel of Empire (8-1)

15 - Forte (3-1)

16 - Raise Cain (50-1)

17 - Derma Sotogake (10-1)

18 - Rocket Can (30-1)

19 - Lord Miles (30-1)

20 - Continuar (50-1)

21 - Cyclone Mischief (AE) (30-1)

22 - Mandarin Hero (AE) (22-1)

23 - King Russell (AE) (50